Inspired by a little-known picture book from the pen of Bethany Tudor, this is a diary, of sorts, where I document some of my thoughts, activities, and ideas as I explore the challenges met by the characters in the story: hard work, the care and nurture of others, housekeeping skills, life changes, charity, community, and cooperation, among others. Like Samuel and Samantha, the ducks in the tale, I struggle and succeed, cope and celebrate, work and play, handling the tasks that come my way. I invite you to join me on my journey.

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

A Child Is Born

This Sunday night past, my daughter and I attended a local performance of Handel’s Messiah at Noank Baptist Church in Noank, CT. Like my child, I adore this masterpiece and listen to it all year long. Yet, I never really meditated on the words to any of the individual songs within the oratorio until this morning. I was contemplating “For Unto Us A Child Is Born” when it occurred to me that the names for God that are enumerated in this piece reflect His very Triune nature:

Wonderful Counselor – GOD the HOLY SPIRIT
Mighty God – GOD the FATHER
Everlasting Father – GOD the FATHER
Prince of Peace – GOD the SON

Isn’t it amazing how the Lord continues to reveal Himself to us in such small, seemingly insignificant ways? Our God is an awesome God.
Posted by Plush Duck at 9:48 PM
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